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JLAB Bombora TEKST Edition Review

JLab’s Bombora headphones benefit from a funky and comfortable design, but sacrifice detail and clarity in favor of a smooth, sleepy sound.

Toshiba 39L2300U review

Toshiba’s 39L2300U promises acres of screen for an almost unbelievable price, but a lack of polish in the interface and major shortcomings in display quality make it less of a bargain.

Harman Kardon CL Review

Harmon/Kardon’s debut headphone proves that classic style and old-school engineering still have a place in today’s flashy and saturated headphone market.
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Yamaha Pro 400 Review

Yamaha’s Pro 400 headphones embrace the trend of fashion-forward design while maintaining a pro-audio pedigree.

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Review

Beyerdynamic challenges the latest batch of celebrity-backed headphones with its $200 Custom One Pro, and proves you don’t need star power for great sound.

Beyerdynamic MMX 101 iE Review

Though we wished for a bit more meat and depth to the MMX 101’s midrange, we were impressed with the crisp, clear treble, and ample bass they delivered…

Sony MDR-XB800 Review

Sony’s XB800 headphones promise big bass, and, while they certainly deliver it, they sacrifice almost everything else in the process.
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Hidden Radio Review

While we weren't blown away by the Hidden Radio's sound quality, its unique design, portability, and 360 degree sound pattern make it an undeniably cool little device.
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Tritton Kunai Review

If you're looking for a no frills, low-cost option for your first foray in to the gaming headset market, MadCatz offers the Tritton Kunai.

Logic3 Ferrari Cavallino GT1 Review

The Logic3 Ferrari Cavallino GT1 is a beautifully designed dock with the capacity for excellent audio performance, but its use of the antiquated Bluetooth 2.0 profile limits its wireless audio quality to that of FM radio.
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SoundFreaq Sound Platform 2 Review

While it can be argued that the world doesn’t need another Bluetooth speaker dock, the folks at Soundfreaq make a strong case with the Sound Platform 2, a versatile, affordable wireless speaker with sound quality that defies its price point.

House of Marley People Get Ready Review

We love House of Marley’s earth-centric, charitable approach to business, and we know the company makes some great-sounding headphones, but the People Get Ready are not one of them.

Turtle Beach Ear Force XP Seven Review

As the official licensed headset of the MLG Pro Circuit, Turtle Beach’s XP Seven headset is under pressure to deliver. And it does, big time. With spectacular sound and even more spectacular custom controls, Turtle Beach’s flagship is a winner.

Audiofly AF78 Review

Audiofly’s take on a balanced armature/dynamic driver hybrid earphone delivers the best of both technologies, resulting in an engaging sound that is simultaneously rich and spectacularly revealing.
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Denon Globe Cruiser AH-W200 Review

Denon takes a thoughtful stab at the wireless in-ear headphone market with the AH-W200, and although they have the potential to sound great, that potential is lost to buggy wireless connectivity and transmission problems.

Native Union Switch Review

Native Union’s Switch offers a look and feel that is well above par, and its sound quality can be quite excellent, too. But all of that goes out the window as soon as you make the “switch” from wired to wireless.
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V-Moda Crossfade M-100 review

Having previously struck us as a headphone company which values form over function, we were elated to discover that V-Moda has the engineering chops to develop a stellar-sounding set of full-sized cans. The M-100 are a real triumph and shouldn’t be missed.

Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Review

Bowers & Wilkins trickles its signature sound and elegant aesthetic approach down to its most compact, affordable wireless speaker/dock yet.
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Westinghouse UM100 Review

If you need a refrigerator, TV or solar panel, Westinghouse has you covered…but Bluetooth speakers? Believe it or not, the company best known for its appliances and TVs has come up with a portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds pretty good and is attractively priced.

Ferrari Cavallino T350 by Logic3 Review

Logic 3’s Ferrari Cavallino T350 have a look and feel that is both luxurious and exotic – just as you would expect from Ferrari – unfortunately, their sound quality does the Ferrari name a serious disservice.

LG 32LN5300 Review

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

LG 39LN5300 Review

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

Vizio E420i-A0 Review

A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E420i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $500.

House of Marley Riddim EM-JH053 Review

House of Marley’s Riddim headphones offer a smoothed-out sound experience in an eco-friendly and highly distinct package. Cloaked in denim and accented in Rasta colors, the Riddim are as much fashion accessory as they are personal audio device.

Turtle Beach Ear Force XP510 Review

Turtle Beach’s EX510 is among the best sounding headset’s we’ve ever tested, with scary-accurate surround sound delivery and quiet wireless functionality. Unfortunately, there are a couple of quirks that come along for the ride.

Aftershokz BluEZ Review

Though the Aftershockz BluEZ can’t deliver the rich, full-bodied sound you’d expect from a conventional headphone, they pull off the impressive trick of providing a quality audio experience while leaving your ears open to life’s sonic warning signs.

Braven BRV-1 Review

Braven follows up its popular portable Bluetooth speaker line with the rugged and weatherproof BRV-1, an outdoor speaker that offers all the sonic sweetness its metallic cousins do.

G-Project G-Boom Review

For those on the hunt for a portable boom box that can hang at a construction site, inside a fishing boat or on a picnic table at the lake, the G-Boom is the speaker to take; just don’t expect a full day’s worth of playtime out of the built-in battery.

NuForce S3-BT Review

Nuforce has delivered a rare combination of attractive design, user-friendly interface, excellent sound quality and approachable price point with its S3-BT speakers.

Paradigm H15 Review

While the Paradigm Shift H15 headphones could never be called “linear,” their warm sound signature makes them as comfortable to listen to as they are to wear.

Sony Bravia KDL-40R450A Review

For the premium price Sony demands for its TVs, we expect premium performance. But while Sony does pack the R45 with features and enough guts for a premium image, its poor off-axis performance and always-on motion-smoothing features had us perturbed.

SOL Republic Master Tracks Review

Sol Republic maintains the ingenious design and build elements of its Tracks and Tracks HD headphones, but ditches the bass-fist-ask-questions-later attitude for a far more balanced and exciting sound signature. In short, they’re brilliant.

Fluance XLHTB Review

Fluance delivers some outrageous bang-for-your-buck factor with the towers in its XLHTB system; however, a center channel that doesn’t deliver clear dialog is a big problem in our book, and the reason we had to reduce the score of this otherwise shockingly high-value speaker system.

Audeze LCD3 Review

The Audeze LCD-3 may be expensive, but those seeking the holy grail of audio reproduction won’t bat an eyelash once they’ve heard these cans. Simply put, the LCD-3 are absolutely superb.

LG 42LN5300 Review

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

Yamaha PDX-B11 Review

The Yamaha PDX-B11 is rugged and can certainly play loud, but with its unbalanced sound signature and lack of rechargeable battery, we must stop short of recommending it.

Etón Rugged Rukus Review

When it comes to taking your tunes into the wild, a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker is the way to go. We take a look at Etón’s latest effort, the compact, light-weight and resilient Rugged Rukus.

Marshall Monitor Review

The Marshall Monitor are a $200 over-ear headset that borrows some poignant touch points from Marshall’s famous cabinets to create a truly nostalgic aesthetic. But just what kind of sound can we expect from the seeds of such royal Rock lineage?